Counseling Appointment No-Show Policy

Students who cannot keep a scheduled appointment should cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the appointment, or they will be considered a no-show. Students with two no-shows in a three-month period will not be eligible to schedule another counseling appointment for three months from the date of the second no-show. Walk-In and E-Advise counseling will still be available; however, many issues cannot be effectively addressed in Walk-In and E-Advise because counselors are unable to access student records or view transcripts. To avoid a no-show, students should cancel at least 24 hours prior to the appointment in one of the following ways:

e-Advising via email

e-Advise is designed to address quick questions related to academic advisement.

It does not take the place of a meeting with a counselor. Many issues are far too complex to be effectively addressed via email and are best dealt with in a counseling session. During e-Advise, counselors will be unable to access student records or view transcripts.

Counseling Q & A's

Q: Where do I go to research my educational and career options and find the best-fitting major or certificate plan for me?

A: Call the Counseling Department to schedule an academic counseling appointment. A counselor can also assess your transcripts, help you with course planning, and ensure that you will be ready to successfully transfer to a four-year college if that's part of your plan. Tip: Enroll in Counseling C104 (Career/Life Planning) or Counseling C105 (Strategies for College Success).

Q: Where can I learn more about four-year colleges that I may want to transfer to?

A: The Transfer Center, located at Coastline's Garden Grove campus, is your home-base for all things transferrelated. You'll find catalogs and information on hundreds of public and private colleges, and learn about upcoming events with UC, CSU, and private colleges.

A: Free tutoring can be found at the Student Success Center (at the Le-Jao Center campus and Newport Beach campus), at the Garden Grove campus (Information Commons area), as well as online tutoring. Get help here for writing or math-related assignments, or call to inquire about course-specific tutoring.

A: Visit the Assessment Center located at the College Center building (4th floor) in Fountain Valley. Be sure to see a counselor after you've taken your tests so that you can update your Ed Plan based on the results.

Q: Does the college offer accommodations for students with special needs?

A: Of course! Special Programs and Services for the Disabled provides support services to students with verifiable disabilities including priority registration, testtaking facilitation, adaptive educational equipment, interpreter services and alternative text.

Q: I'm a military Veteran. How do I connect with other Vets on campus or get specialized services?

A: Visit the Veterans Resource Center (VRC) at College Center in Fountain Valley or at the Newport Beach campus. There's even a Virtual VRC! They offer information on college programs and services including GI Bill® certification, financial aid, work-study opportunities, and referrals for re-integration into civilian life.

"GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

Q: How do I get copies of my transcripts?

A: Official transcripts must be ordered online through Credentials, Inc. Visit the following website to order:

Coastline College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education.